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     Daniel Harris married Hannah Fay, daughter of Jedediah Fay and Elizabeth Brigham.¹

     Lemuel Clark married Mercy D. Bridges.¹

     Mercy D. Bridges married Lemuel Clark.¹

     Elizabeth Brown married Aaron Brigham, son of Thomas Brigham and Sarah Stratton, in December 1740 at Marlborough, MA.^1,2 Elizabeth Brown died on 5 May 1761 at Grafton, MA; under the name Brigham.³

     Sarah Winchester married Aaron Brigham, son of Thomas Brigham and Sarah Stratton, on 3 December 1761 at Grafton, MA.^2,1

     Martha Bigelow was born on 21 October 1724 at Marlborough, MA.^4,5 She is the daughter of Samuel Bigelow and Mary Gleason. Martha Bigelow married Ezekiel Brigham, son of Thomas Brigham and Sarah Stratton, on 14 December 1749 at Shrewsbury, MA; listed as Ezekiel of Marlborough.^6,1,2,3 Martha Bigelow died on 1 August 1764 at Grafton, MA; aged 39y, under the name Brigham.⁷ She was buried at Old Cemetery, Grafton, MA.⁷
     Martha Bigelow was listed in the Marlborough birth records as Mary Biglo, but her father already had a daughter Mary by his first wife (q.v.). It seems likely, therefore, that the birth record was a clerical error.

     Millicent Sherman was born on 10 April 1734 at Hassanamisco (Grafton), MA, under the name Shearman.² She was the daughter of Nathaniel Sherman and Mary Livermore. Millicent Sherman married Ezekiel Brigham, son of Thomas Brigham and Sarah Stratton, on 30 October 1765 at Grafton, MA.^2,1 Millicent Sherman died on 4 September 1803 at Grafton, MA; aged 70y, under the name Brigham.² She was buried at Old Cemetery, Grafton, MA.²

     Sarah Roberts married Elisha Brigham, son of Thomas Brigham and Sarah Stratton, on 30 December 1756 at Grafton, MA.^2,1

     Reuben Rice was born on 24 October 1755.^1,2 He was the son of Daniel Rice and Sarah Rice.¹ Reuben Rice married Susanna Craig on 25 January 1790 at Groton, MA.^3,1,2

     Susanna Craig married Reuben Rice, son of Daniel Rice and Sarah Rice, on 25 January 1790 at Groton, MA.^3,1,2

     Elizabeth Rice was born on 30 June 1773 at Sudbury (Wayland), MA.^3,1,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Rice and Sarah Rice.¹ Marriage banns for Elizabeth Rice and Reuben Sherman were published on 17 May 1795 at Weston, MA.⁴ Elizabeth Rice married Reuben Sherman, son of Jonas Sherman and Hepzibah Gallop, on 18 June 1795 at Weston, MA; both of Weston.^5,1,2
     Elizabeth Rice and Reuben Sherman were covenanted to the church on 26 June 1796 at Weston, MA.⁶

     Reuben Sherman was born on 21 July 1774 at Sudbury, MA.^3,1,2 He was the son of Jonas Sherman and Hepzibah Gallop. Marriage banns for Reuben Sherman and Elizabeth Rice were published on 17 May 1795 at Weston, MA.⁴ Reuben Sherman married Elizabeth Rice, daughter of Daniel Rice and Sarah Rice, on 18 June 1795 at Weston, MA; both of Weston.^5,1,2 Reuben Sherman died on 20 October 1854; by a casualty, at age 80.^1,2
     Reuben Sherman resided at Wayland, MA.^1,2 He and Elizabeth Rice were covenanted to the church on 26 June 1796 at Weston, MA.⁶

     Ruth Garfield married David Rice, son of Israel Rice and Sarah Rose, on 9 April 1788 at Waltham, MA; both of East Sudbury (uncertain identification).^2,3,1

     Martha Rice was born on 5 November 1768 at Sudbury, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of David Rice and Abigail Rice.¹

     Calvin Rice was born on 22 July 1770 at Sudbury, MA, (12th per Ward).^2,1 He was the son of David Rice and Abigail Rice.¹

     Lucinda Brooks was born circa 1767.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Ephraim Brooks.¹ Lucinda Brooks married Henry Rice, son of Israel Rice and Sarah Rose, on 23 May 1797 at Barre, MA.^2,1 Lucinda Brooks died in March 1804 at Barre, MA; aged 37y (not found in the published records).¹

     Capt Ebenezer Dudley was born in 1735.² He was the son of Benjamin Dudley and Elizabeth Rice.² Capt Ebenezer Dudley married Grace Rice, daughter of Israel Rice and Sarah Rose.^1,3
     Capt Ebenezer Dudley left a will on 15 March 1786.⁴

     Rebecca Rice was born on 24 October 1755 at Sudbury, MA.^3,1,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Rice and Sarah Rice.² Marriage banns for Rebecca Rice and Alvin Newton were published on 9 November 1771 at Western (Warren), MA; listed as Alvin of Northborough.^4,1,2 Marriage banns for Rebecca Rice and Alvin Newton were published on 9 November 1771 at Northborough, MA; listed as Rebecca of Western.⁵

     Alvin Newton was born on 22 September 1748 at Westborough, MA.^4,3 He was the son of Paul Newton and Mary Farrar.³ Marriage banns for Alvin Newton and Rebecca Rice were published on 9 November 1771 at Northborough, MA; listed as Rebecca of Western.⁵ Marriage banns for Alvin Newton and Rebecca Rice were published on 9 November 1771 at Western (Warren), MA; listed as Alvin of Northborough.^6,1,2 Alvin Newton died on 16 February 1778 at Northborough, MA; aged 29y.^5,3

     Catherine Rice was born circa July 1763 at Wayland, MA, (not found in the published records).^1,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Rice and Sarah Rice.² Catherine Rice married Daniel Mills, son of Richard Mills and Dorothy Bent.^1,2 Marriage banns for Catherine Rice and Seth Savage Jr were published on 26 July 1803 at East Sudbury (Wayland), MA; listed as Seth of Princeton.³ Catherine Rice married Seth Savage Jr on 15 March 1804 at Sudbury, MA; listed as Mrs. Katy of East Sudbury.⁴ Catherine Rice died on 19 December 1849 at Princeton, MA; aged 86y 5m, under the name Savage.^4,5

     Daniel Mills was born circa July 1763.³ He was the son of Richard Mills and Dorothy Bent.³ Daniel Mills married Catherine Rice, daughter of Daniel Rice and Sarah Rice.^1,2 Daniel Mills died between 1785 and 1786.³

     Paul Newton was born on 24 September 1718 at Westborough, MA.² He was the son of Josiah Newton and Elizabeth Woods. Paul Newton was baptized in 1719 at Marlborough, MA.³ He married Mary Farrar on 17 February 1745/46 at Westborough, MA.^1,2 Paul Newton died on 18 May 1797 at Northborough, MA; aged 78y.⁴

     Mary Farrar married Paul Newton, son of Josiah Newton and Elizabeth Woods, on 17 February 1745/46 at Westborough, MA.^1,2

     Richard Mills married Dorothy Bent on 9 November 1762 at Sudbury, MA; Richard of Rutland.^1,2

     Dorothy Bent married Richard Mills on 9 November 1762 at Sudbury, MA; Richard of Rutland.^1,2

     Susanna Fiske was the daughter of John Fiske and Abigail Howe.¹ Susanna Fiske married 2nd Lt. Phineas Rice, son of Jonathan Rice and Ruth Eames.^1,2 Susanna Fiske died on 21 January 1849 at Framingham, MA; at age 67 years 10 months 25 days of lung fever.^2,3

     John Fiske married Abigail Howe.¹

     Abigail Howe married John Fiske.¹

     Samuel Perry was born circa 1741.¹ He married Elizabeth Rowe on 14 August 1766 at Natick, MA.² Samuel Perry died on 7 April 1831 at Natick, MA; aged 90y.^2,1

     Caleb Putnam married 2nd Submit Rice, daughter of Jonathan Rice and Ruth Eames, on 24 January 1814, Caleb of Croydon, NH.^1,2

     Jonathan Eames married Ruth Giddings.¹ Jonathan Eames was born on 28 January 1711/12 at Framingham, MA.² He is the son of Samuel Eames and Patience Twitchel.
     Jonathan Eames resided at Holliston, MA.³

     Ruth Giddings married Jonathan Eames, son of Samuel Eames and Patience Twitchel.¹

     Robert Fay was born on 30 July 1715 at Marlborough, MA.² He is the son of David Fay and Sarah Larkin. Robert Fay married Elizabeth Joslin on 28 April 1743 at Southborough, MA.^1,3 Robert Fay married Anna Harrington on 19 May 1761 at Southborough, MA.³ Robert Fay died on 19 December 1808 at Southborough, MA.³

     Elizabeth Joslin married Robert Fay, son of David Fay and Sarah Larkin, on 28 April 1743 at Southborough, MA.^1,2 Elizabeth Joslin died on 4 September 1760 at Southborough, MA; under the name Fay.²

     John Eames married Ruth Stone.¹

     Ruth Stone married John Eames.¹

     Ezra Hastings was born circa 1769. He married Eunice Rice, daughter of Jonathan Rice and Abigail Nichols, on 27 November 1809 at Holden, MA.^1,2 Ezra Hastings died on 10 August 1845.¹

     Ephraim Goodnow married Nelly Rice, daughter of Josiah Rice and Mary Underwood, in November 1790 at Framingham, MA.^4,3,2,5

     David Rice was born on 19 March 1769 at Fitzwilliam, NH.^3,1,2 He was the son of Abraham Rice and Susannah Wilder.² David Rice married Dorcas Amadon, daughter of Philip Amadon and Eunice Shumway, on 20 May 1790.^2,1 David Rice died on 21 July 1828 at Fitzwilliam, NH.^3,1

     Dorcas Amadon was born on 10 December 1769 at Oxford, MA, under the name Amidown.^3,1 She was the daughter of Philip Amadon and Eunice Shumway. Dorcas Amadon married David Rice, son of Abraham Rice and Susannah Wilder, on 20 May 1790.^2,1 Dorcas Amadon died on 15 April 1874 at Jaffrey, NH.¹

     Mary Bennett was born on 13 March 1733/34 at Lancaster, MA.² She was the daughter of Joseph Bennett and Elizabeth (?). Mary Bennett was christened on 24 March 1733/34 at 1st Church, Lancaster, MA.³ Marriage banns for Mary Bennett and Samuel Rice were published on 12 February 1754 at Lancaster, MA; listed as Samuel of Shrewsbury and Mary of Lancaster.⁴ Mary Bennett married Samuel Rice, son of Cornet Abraham Rice and Patience Eames, on 10 April 1754 at Lancaster, MA.^1,5
     Mary Bennett and Samuel Rice were warned out of town (back to Shrewsbury) along with their children Luther, Lucretia, and Lucy on 8 May 1764 at Templeton, MA.⁶ Mary Bennett and Samuel Rice were warned out of town along with their children Sophia, Molly, Samuel, Permelia, and Abraham, simultaneously with Luther Rice in June 1782 at Rutland, MA.⁶ Mary Bennett gave a deposition that her son (Luther) had served in the Continental Army during the Revolution. This is one of the rare cases in which a mother's testimony was taken in a Revolutionary War pension claim. Luther was placed on the District of Maine pension rolls, effective 20 April 1818 on 3 May 1818.¹

     Luther Rice was born on 15 March 1757 at Shrewsbury, MA.^3,2 He was the son of Samuel Rice and Mary Bennett.² Marriage banns for Luther Rice and Elizabeth Bennett were published on 24 October 1780 at Lancaster, MA; listed as Luther of Lancaster and Elizabeth of Shrewsbury.⁴ Marriage banns for Luther Rice and Elizabeth Bennett were published on 28 October 1780 at Shrewsbury, MA.^3,2 Luther Rice died on 8 March 1831 at Andover, ME.²
     Luther Rice was in the military on 1 May 1775 serving in serving as private in the American Revolution for 8 months service.² He was in the military on 25 February 1777 serving an additional three years in the American Revolutionary. He then served from 1 Sept 1781 to 20 June 1783.² He and Elizabeth Bennett were warned out of town (back to Sterling) along with their infant child in June 1782 at Rutland, MA.⁵ On 6 September 1810 at Boylston, MA, Luther Rice had 14 acres seized by the sheriff to pay debts awarded against him in court. At this time his son, Curtis, apparently went off on his own.² Luther Rice and Elizabeth Bennett resided in 1820 at East Andover, ME, as indicated on the 1820 census.⁶ Luther Rice appeared at the Circuit Court in Oxford, ME on 26 February 1822 stating "By reason of my reduced circumstances in life, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support." His inventory of real and personal estate, excluding clothing and bedding, was: "One cow, five dollars worth of household furniture, total amount of property, seventeen dollars." Listed as his family was "Elizabeth Rice, wife, age 69, Dorcas Rice (daughter), age 40, sick; Elizabeth Rice (daughter), age 36, sick most of the time; Lucy Rice (daughter), age 30."² Luther Rice resided in 1830 at East Andover as indicated on the 1830 census, they do not appear on the 1840 census.⁶

     Elizabeth Bennett was born on 20 February 1753 at Shrewsbury, MA, under the name Bennitt.^3,2 She was the daughter of Josiah Bennett and Abigail (?).² Marriage banns for Elizabeth Bennett and Luther Rice were published on 24 October 1780 at Lancaster, MA; listed as Luther of Lancaster and Elizabeth of Shrewsbury.⁴ Marriage banns for Elizabeth Bennett and Luther Rice were published on 28 October 1780 at Shrewsbury, MA.^3,2 Elizabeth Bennett died on 18 May 1830 at Andover, ME.²
     Elizabeth Bennett and Luther Rice were warned out of town (back to Sterling) along with their infant child in June 1782 at Rutland, MA.⁵ Elizabeth Bennett and Luther Rice resided in 1820 at East Andover, ME, as indicated on the 1820 census.⁶ Luther Rice appeared at the Circuit Court in Oxford, ME on 26 February 1822 stating "By reason of my reduced circumstances in life, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support." His inventory of real and personal estate, excluding clothing and bedding, was: "One cow, five dollars worth of household furniture, total amount of property, seventeen dollars." Listed as his family was "Elizabeth Rice, wife, age 69, Dorcas Rice (daughter), age 40, sick; Elizabeth Rice (daughter), age 36, sick most of the time; Lucy Rice (daughter), age 30."²

     Abigail (?) married 2nd Josiah Bennett on 13 August 1751 at Sudbury, MA, Josiah of Shrewsbury (MA).^1,2

     Abigail (?) married 2nd Josiah Bennett on 13 August 1751 at Sudbury, MA, Josiah of Shrewsbury (MA).^1,2

     Sarah Sterling was born on 23 October 1766.^2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Sterling.² Sarah Sterling married Abiah Rice, son of Henry Rice and Sarah Boynton, on 8 March 1787.^1,2 Sarah Sterling died on 6 March 1864.^2,3

     Molly Rice was baptized on 25 August 1770 at Rutland, MA; recorded without her mother's name.^2,1 She was the daughter of Henry Rice and Sarah Boynton.¹

     Betty Rice was baptized on 27 June 1773 at Rutland, MA; recorded without her mother's name.^2,1 She was the daughter of Henry Rice and Sarah Boynton.¹

     Rhoda Rice was baptized on 26 August 1775 at Rutland, MA; recorded without her mother's name.^2,1 She was the daughter of Henry Rice and Sarah Boynton.¹

     Sophia Rice was baptized on 26 August 1775 at Rutland, MA; recorded without her mother's name.^3,1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Rice and Sarah Boynton.²

     Gardner Goddard was born on 15 April 1763 at Westborough, MA.^6,7,1 He was the son of Josiah Goddard and Lydia Ball.^3,4,5 Gardner Goddard married Sophia Rice, daughter of Samuel Rice and Mary Bennett, on 11 December 1782 at Holden, MA; listed as Gardner of Oakham and Sophia of Rutland.^8,9,10,1,2 Gardner Goddard died before 1838 at Boylston, MA.^4,11

     Nathan Rice was born on 18 June 1762 at Brookfield, MA.^3,4 He was the son of Oliver Rice and Lucy Rice.² Nathan Rice married Jemima McClure, daughter of Thomas McClure and Zelphia Leach, in 1795 at Poultney, VT.^5,6 Nathan Rice died on 18 January 1841 at Rainbow, Washington Co, OH; (Union Township per Scott Britton).^6,7,8 He was buried at Rainbow Cemetery, Washington Co, OH.⁶
     Nathan Rice was in the military circa 1779 as a Private; pay roll of a company of volunteers who enlisted from Capt. Nathan Hamilton's Co., belonging to 3d Precinct in Brookfield, upon application to Committee of Safety of Brookfield by Samuel Webb, Conductor of Ordnance Stores at that place; service from Jan 1, 1779, to Feb 6, 1779, 1 mo. 6 days, under Lieut. Joseph Olmstead guarding magazine stores; also, descriptive list of men raised to reinforce the Continental Army for the term of 6 months, agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780, returned as received of Justin Ely, Commissioner, by Maj. Peter Harwood, of 6th Mass. regt., at Springfield, July 1, 1780; age, 18 yrs; stature, 5 ft. 8 in; complexion, light; engaged for town of Brookfield; marched to camp July 1, 1780, under command of Ensign Joseph Miller; also, pay roll for 6 months men raised by the town of Brookfield for service in the Continental Army during 1780; marched June 30, 1780; discharged Dec 6, 1780; service, 5 mos. 14 days, including travel (150 miles) home.⁷ He left a will on 6 April 1939 at Washington County, OH,, the will mentions wife Jemima and four children: eldest daughter Zilphia, Thomas, Sabrina, and Lucy.

     Jemima McClure was born on 10 September 1770 at Brimfield, MA.² She was the daughter of Thomas McClure and Zelphia Leach.¹ Jemima McClure married Nathan Rice, son of Oliver Rice and Lucy Rice, in 1795 at Poultney, VT.^3,4 Jemima McClure died on 26 September 1850 at Union Township, Washington Co, OH.^3,4 She was buried at Rainbow Cemetery, Washington Co, OH.⁴

     David Edmands married Hannah (?); of Marlboro.¹

     Hannah (?) married David Edmands; of Marlboro.¹

     Ezekiel Rice was born on 20 June 1752 at Framingham, MA.^2,3 He was the son of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds.² Ezekiel Rice married Lydia Bullard, daughter of Ebenezer Bullard and Betty Haven, in May 1782 at Framingham, MA; (17 May per Ward).^4,1 Ezekiel Rice died on 25 July 1829 at Sherborn, MA; aged 78y.^5,6
     Ezekiel Rice and Lydia Bullard resided at Framingham, MA.⁶ Ezekiel Rice resided after 1793 at Sherborn, MA.⁶ He left a will on 23 February 1829 at Sherborn, MA,, proved 27 June 1830. The will mentioned sons Lowell, Jesse, Wilder, and John; heirs of the late Betty Morse. Son Wilder Rice, Executor.⁶

     Lydia Bullard was born circa 1760. She was the daughter of Ebenezer Bullard and Betty Haven.² Lydia Bullard married Ezekiel Rice, son of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds, in May 1782 at Framingham, MA; (17 May per Ward).^3,1 Lydia Bullard died on 25 April 1793 at Framingham, MA; under the name Rice.^3,2
     Lydia Bullard and Ezekiel Rice resided at Framingham, MA.²

     Hannah Rice was born on 26 March 1754 at Framingham, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds.¹ Hannah Rice married Thomas Stone.¹

     Thomas Stone married Hannah Rice, daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds.¹

     Daniel Rice was born on 24 November 1755 at Framingham, MA.^4,3,5 He was the son of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds.⁴ Daniel Rice married Lois Winchester on 8 November 1787 at Boston, MA; listed as Daniel of Lincoln.^6,1,2,3 Daniel Rice died on 11 January 1837; aged 81y.⁷ He was buried at Coolidge Ave Cemetery, Cambridge, MA.⁷
     Daniel Rice was in the military in 1782 at Brooks Company, Dyke's Regiment, serving in the Revolution.⁸

     Lois Winchester was born on 28 January 1762.^2,3 She married Daniel Rice, son of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds, on 8 November 1787 at Boston, MA; listed as Daniel of Lincoln.^4,1,2,3 Lois Winchester died on 19 December 1835 at Cambridge, MA; aged 73y, under the name Rice.^5,2 She was buried at Coolidge Ave Cemetery, Cambridge, MA.⁵

     Abigail Rice was born on 29 December 1757 at Framingham, MA.^1,3,2,4 She was the daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds.¹ Abigail Rice married Benjamin Lamb, son of Samuel Lamb and Sarah Atwood, on 23 June 1779 at Sherborn, MA.^5,1,2,3,6

     Benjamin Lamb was born on 14 October 1750 at Framingham, MA.^4,2 He was the son of Samuel Lamb and Sarah Atwood. Benjamin Lamb married Abigail Rice, daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds, on 23 June 1779 at Sherborn, MA.^5,1,2,3,4

     Anne Rice was born on 8 October 1759 at Framingham, MA.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds.¹ Anne Rice married Jacob Belcher, son of Jonathan Belcher and Sarah Hartahorn, in March 1782 at Framingham, MA.^1,2,3,5 Anne Rice died on 13 June 1838.³

     Jacob Belcher was born in 1762.³ He was the son of Jonathan Belcher and Sarah Hartahorn.³ Jacob Belcher married Anne Rice, daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds, in March 1782 at Framingham, MA.^1,2,3,4 Jacob Belcher died on 11 August 1840.³

     Elizabeth Rice married (?) Brigham; second.¹ Elizabeth Rice was born on 13 October 1761 at Framingham, MA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds.² Elizabeth Rice married 1st (?) Wilder.¹

     Elizabeth Rice married 1st (?) Wilder, daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds.¹

     (?) Brigham married Elizabeth Rice, daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds; second.¹

     Mary Rice was born on 20 September 1763 at Framingham, MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds.¹

     Sarah Rice was born on 19 December 1765 at Framingham, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds.¹
     Sarah Rice died young.¹

     Aaron Rice was born on 16 November 1767 at Framingham, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Ezekiel Rice and Hannah Edmunds.¹